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Toning arms?

verbra
verbra
How long does it take to get your arms toned?
Should you lift dumbells everyday for faster results? Thanks in advance.
deleted_user
deleted_user
There is no time set on how long it will take to tone your arms. It all depends on your current build, diet and your work out plan. Lifting dumbells is better than using machines but also don't lift them every day as your body builds muscile whilest it is resting so say lift 4 or 5 days out of 7. Good luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
No you chould not lift dumbells every day cause your arms need rest. You should work out on the rowing machine to stretch out your arms before you do any kind of weights for your arms.
CASMIRA
CASMIRA
My arms toned up quick with Ultimate Taebo...he really really works your arms in the program!
deleted_user
deleted_user
would that be Billy Blanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
I like to run to lean out, then incorporate dips after my run...usually done on the park bench. Push ups at home in the morning help alot too. Using your own body weight for resistence is very effective. Goodluck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Verbra
I train 4 sessions/wk but only work triceps/biceps 1 session using comb of free weights n machines.
Work on chest/shoulders 2 as this will support arm work.
I've seen results in less than a month.
Wouldnt rec daily arm workout as u'll fatigue the muscles. If its just ur arms then alt days with varying exercises will give u gd results.
deleted_user
deleted_user
mistylady is right. If you do chest and back exercises, this will "amp" up your arms too. No muscle should be worked more than 1 day a week if your using any kind of weight. Your muscles need time to recover...that's when your actually "building". Make no mistake...you're not going to look like a big bad body builder, you'll be nicely toned. The other thing is, make sure you're taking enough protein to support your workouts. Diet and rest are KEY when your toning.
good luck.